Posted 1 month ago
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$85,000 - $104,000
Engineering - Systems
Langley AFB, VA (On-Site/Office)
Fighter Pilot / WSO / CSO / NFO Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Senior Principal Mission Planner
Senior-Level | $85,000–$104,000 | Langley AFB, VA | Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligible)
Train the next generation of air dominance—leverage your tactical aviation experience to enhance virtual warfighter readiness.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Act as a fighter aircraft role player during Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, supporting integration training for U.S. and allied fighter aircrew, Air Battle Managers, and JTACs
• Execute dynamic training scenarios using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and/or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) platforms
• Develop and deliver mission planning materials, briefs, and debriefs for Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events
• Stay up to date on adversary capabilities, tactics, and techniques by reviewing AFTTP 3-1 manuals, flash bulletins, and other tactical publications
• Support exercise planning conferences (e.g., RED FLAG), collaborating with units to incorporate training objectives into CAF DTC scenarios
• Contribute subject matter expertise to doctrine development, training scenario design, and after-action reviews for combat air force simulations and exercises
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree + 9 years of experience OR Master’s + 7 years OR PhD + 4 years
• Former Fighter Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) from one of the following aircraft:
F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18, EA-18G, F-22, F-35
• Operational experience within the last 10 years, including simulator-based experience
• In-depth knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 fighter employment or equivalent joint service manuals
• Strong background in mission planning, tactical integration, and joint operations
• Ability to plan, brief, execute, and debrief air-to-air and air-to-ground training missions
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI and SAP/SAR access
Preferred Qualifications
• Mission Commander qualified
• Previous experience as an Instructor Pilot, WSO, CSO, or NFO
• Expertise in 5th Generation fighter integration and employment
• Possession of an active Top Secret clearance
• Familiarity with multi-domain operations, virtual training architectures, or Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation environments
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and bring your operational expertise to the virtual battlespace that’s shaping the future of air combat training.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?
TEAM THUNDER — Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect.
Senior-Level | $85,000–$104,000 | Langley AFB, VA | Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligible)
Train the next generation of air dominance—leverage your tactical aviation experience to enhance virtual warfighter readiness.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Act as a fighter aircraft role player during Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, supporting integration training for U.S. and allied fighter aircrew, Air Battle Managers, and JTACs
• Execute dynamic training scenarios using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and/or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) platforms
• Develop and deliver mission planning materials, briefs, and debriefs for Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events
• Stay up to date on adversary capabilities, tactics, and techniques by reviewing AFTTP 3-1 manuals, flash bulletins, and other tactical publications
• Support exercise planning conferences (e.g., RED FLAG), collaborating with units to incorporate training objectives into CAF DTC scenarios
• Contribute subject matter expertise to doctrine development, training scenario design, and after-action reviews for combat air force simulations and exercises
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree + 9 years of experience OR Master’s + 7 years OR PhD + 4 years
• Former Fighter Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) from one of the following aircraft:
F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18, EA-18G, F-22, F-35
• Operational experience within the last 10 years, including simulator-based experience
• In-depth knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 fighter employment or equivalent joint service manuals
• Strong background in mission planning, tactical integration, and joint operations
• Ability to plan, brief, execute, and debrief air-to-air and air-to-ground training missions
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI and SAP/SAR access
Preferred Qualifications
• Mission Commander qualified
• Previous experience as an Instructor Pilot, WSO, CSO, or NFO
• Expertise in 5th Generation fighter integration and employment
• Possession of an active Top Secret clearance
• Familiarity with multi-domain operations, virtual training architectures, or Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation environments
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and bring your operational expertise to the virtual battlespace that’s shaping the future of air combat training.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?
TEAM THUNDER — Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect.
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